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Jork Family History

Jork Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: York, Bork, Work, Mork, Bjork, Cork, Nork, Fork, Jorn, Jory

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Where is the Jork family from?

You can see how Jork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jork family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jork families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jork families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jork's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Jork families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jork surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jork ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jork. 67% of Jork men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Jork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jork census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 118 immigration records available for the last name Jork. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 732 military records available for the last name Jork. For the veterans among your Jork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jork lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Jork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jork in 1974 was 80, and 82 in 1998.

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